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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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